(KLZA)-- Richardson County Rural Water District #2 has asked the City of Falls City to waive a water infrastructure fee charged to the District until October of this year. The request came before the City Council January 5th.

The RWD Board stated in a letter in December they were told there would be an increase in the water rate and meter charge, with no infrastructure fee. The District based it's rate adjustment for customers on that information.

In a report to the Mayor and Council, City Administrator Anthony Nussbaum said waiving the fee would result in an estimated shortfall of nearly $9,600 for Fiscal Year 2026.

Following the discussion the Council took no action to reduce the infrastructure fee which means the rate established in an ordinance will remain in effect.